Seasoned Overhead Lineman – Distribution & Storm Response

Asplundh; Lenoir (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Matching 401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays and Vacation

FR Clothing Provided

Employee Payroll Deduction Program

Job summary

Asplundh is seeking an Overhead Distribution A Lineperson to install and repair overhead distribution and transmission systems, including poles, wires, transformers, and switches. You will work on energized and de-energized lines, travel as needed, and comply with safety rules.

Qualified candidates have 4+ years of electrical linework experience, ability to climb structures, and knowledge of heavy equipment. CDL is preferred or willingness to obtain within 90 days.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of electrical linework experience.
• Ability to climb structures and work at heights.
• Experience with energized high voltage systems.
• Must be able to identify, operate and service required tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Setting of poles and anchors; stringing overhead wire.
• Installing transformers, lightning arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches, and switchgear.
• Performing new construction, maintenance, or repair work on energized and de-energized overhead line work while complying with all safety rules.
• Troubleshooting issues with primary and secondary systems.
• Replacing cutout fuses and clearing faulted circuits and systems.

Skills

Heavy equipment knowledge

Problem solving under uncertain tasks

High voltage systems knowledge

Climbing ability

Tool identification and use

Education

4+ years electrical linework experience

Tools

Bucket truck

Digger derrick truck

Tensioners

Puller

Rollers

Hand tools

Job description

Asplundh is seeking an Overhead Distribution A Lineperson to install and repair overhead distribution and transmission systems, including poles, wires, transformers, and switches. You will work on energized and de-energized lines, travel as needed, and comply with safety rules.

Qualified candidates have 4+ years of electrical linework experience, ability to climb structures, and knowledge of heavy equipment. CDL is preferred or willingness to obtain within 90 days.